The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-01-04
Off With the Old and on With the
New Administration.
Who VIII Eetire and Who Will
SucC""1 to Public Pla,s
To-Day.
A Brief Sketch of the Past and
What the Future Promises i'm
the Various Offices.

year and of the term of the present
officials, especially was this the case in
the Offices of the probate, circuit and
county clerks and the recorder, all of
which change hands to day, the old
officials retiring and the new entering
upon their duties. In the
CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE,
Clerk B. H. Ingram, clerk elect
Fowler and deputy Brady were all
present and busy az bees preparing
for the transfer. On the mantle stood
a fine box of cigars the result IF Mr..
Fowlers liberal thoughfulness for the
comfort of those who might call, and
it is needless to say
Mr.. Fishers callers were numerous
Mr.. Ingram who retires, has long and
faithfully filled the position with an
ability and urbanity which have won
for him the esteem and confidence of
the entire community, and it js no
Disagreement to Mr.. Fowler to say
that if he gives the satisfaction that
MFR. Ingram has, Pettis county will
continue to have one ofthe best cir
cult clerks in the state. As for Mr..
Brady, his sterling qualities and bust
ness capacity, combined with his geni-
al and accommodating disposition,
have gained for him host of friends
who will rejoice to know that he will
continue to fill the position of deputy
under Mr.. Fowler's administration of
the Office, which is a guarantee both
to Mr.. Fowler and the public that,
the requirements of the position will
be fully and promptly met.
IN THE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE
the reporter found Mr.. Conner, his
deputy Charles Gibson and Recorder
elect, Frank Landman all busy with
their books. Like Mr.. Ingram. Mr..
Conner goes out of Office after a long
and faithful term OF service which has
greatly endeared him to his party and
friends, the latter embracing nearly
every man, woman and child in the |
county, besides which be bears the
proud distinction of having won from
that truthful but blunt old veteran
secretary of state, Mike MGrath the |
title of 'the best recorder in the |
state" Mr.. Conner successor, Frank |
Landman needs no recommendation or
to the people of Pettis
county, though a young man, he has
filed various positions in
GLIDING that of city collector of
Sedalia with an efficiency and fidelity
which have stamped him as one of the
ablest aud best officials of the county. |
In politics Mr.. Landman is republi.
can, but he owes his present election
to the breaking down of party lines
in his favor. Like Mr.. Fowler, Mr..
Landman has decided to retain the
old deputy, and Mr.. Charles Gibson
will therefore continue to fill his chair.
Mr. Gibson is young man, too well
known In Sedalia, where he grew up,
to need commentator, always at his
post, efficient and painstaking, polite
and obliging. It is safe to say that
this Office in the hands of these two
gentlemen will be well administered.
THE PROBATE COURT
room was occupied, when the serbs
called, by Mr.. Bailey, who takes
charge to-day, Judge ORear having
already closed his books and turned
over the Office to his successor. Judge
ORear has served but a brief term in of.
ice, having been appointed to the place
by Governor Marmaduke after the
death of Judge McClung last sum-
ner. Judge O'Rear has made most
efficient and conscientious officer and
retires with the respect of all and the
regrets of many. Like Recorder
Conner he gives place to republi.
ian, Judge z. T. Bailey having been
elected on that ticket, but like Mr..
Landman he owes his victory largely
10 the general detection from party
fealty due to the numerous agitations
which have characterized the past two
years. MIR. Bailey is man of much
intelligence and force of character,
very liberal in his views, full ofpluck,
vim and ambition. In the
very prime of his manhoodand it is
,afe to predict for him brilliant and
very satisfactory administration of
he affairs of his responsible position.
He has no deputy and believes he
will be able to conduct the business
without the and of one.
IN THE COUNTY CLEKs OFFICE.
Deputy Thomas Mitchum occupied
she rancho, alone. He is the success
Jul candidate. who is to replace Mr..
q. Y. Fields, who declined to serve
my longer. Mr.. Mitchum has long
been his deputy and under the tutilage